adobo
adobo Lexical Profile
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• noun
A popular Philippine dish consisting of meat, seafood, or vegetables marinated and simmered in a mixture of vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, bay leaves, and black peppercorns.
"For dinner, she prepared a hearty chicken adobo served over a mound of steamed white rice."
A traditional Spanish and Latin American marinade, sauce, or seasoning mixture typically containing ingredients such as paprika, oregano, salt, garlic, and vinegar, used to preserve and flavor raw meat.
"The chef rubbed the pork shoulder with a rich, smoky adobo before leaving it to roast slowly in the oven."
Word Nuance & Usage
While 'adobo' universally relates to culinary preparation, it denotes two distinct things depending on the culture: a specific, renowned national dish in the Philippines, and a base seasoning rub or marinade in Spanish and Latin American cuisines.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish 'adobo' (marinade, seasoning), which derives from the verb 'adobar' (to marinate or pickle). This ultimately traces back to the Old French 'adober' (to equip or prepare).
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